WHAT’S
Rakuten
OPTIMISM?
Rakuten Optimism is the Rakuten Group’s largest interactive event,
where people can discover a better tomorrow and experience a brighter future.
Rakuten Optimism
2023
“Rakuten Optimism = A Brighter Future”
Rakuten Optimism is the Rakuten Group's largest interactive event. It aims to promote understanding and discovery of the Rakuten Group's ecosystem (economic sphere) and services. In Japan, the event was held for the first time in 2019 at PACIFICO Yokohama and attracted approximately 80,000 attendees. In 2022, the event was held online, with about 114,000 people registering and 286,000 views. This year, for the first time in four years, Rakuten Optimism will be held in person at PACIFICO Yokohama with free participation. The Future Festival will offer a variety of experiences, including booths where visitors can experience Rakuten Group's services in a 5G worldview. Participants can also visit the sales and exhibition area to purchase popular products from Rakuten Ichiba stores across Japan and merchandise featuring Rakuten's official mascot, Okaimono Panda.
The Business Conference will feature business leaders from Rakuten Group and speakers from around the world who are active on the front lines of the business world.
Panel discussions will be held on a wide range of topics, including e-commerce, fintech, sports, entertainment and telecommunications.
Past Rakuten Optimism events
held in Japan.
Rakuten Optimism2022
Rakuten Optimism 2022 was a two-day virtual business conference held exclusively online.
Rakuten Optimism 2022The largest event hosted by the Rakuten Group!
United under the theme of “Tech & Green: The future is in motion” top luminaries and business leaders from around the world shared insights on the latest innovations in tech, sustainability and more at this premier online business conference.
Rakuten Optimism2021
Rakuten Optimism 2021 was a two-day virtual business conference held exclusively online.
Rakuten Optimism 2021Rakuten Optimism 2021
Explored the Potential of Our Digital Future
Rakuten Group’s flagship event, Rakuten Optimism 2021, was held exclusively online, delivering two days of thought-provoking and enlightening sessions with top global leaders from a wide range of industries.
Rakuten Optimism2019
Check out highlights and what attendees saw at Rakuten Optimism 2019 in Japan.
New discoveries at every turn
Interactive Event & Festival
Future World
With exhibitions and booths for all ages, visitors were offered unique experiences through a 5G lens, savored culinary delights from across Japan and even got to meet Rakuten's official mascot, Okaimono Panda.
Transforming the world through innovation
Business Conference
Global Visions for the Future Conference
Top-tier speakers from around the globe took to the stage alongside business leaders from the Rakuten Group. Inspirational talks and panel discussions included consideration of how 5G era-led innovation will transform a wide variety of fields.
Rakuten = Optimism
In Japanese, Rakuten means “optimism.”
This philosophy lies at the core of our brand. For us, optimism has a special meaning.
It expresses our positive outlook and dedication to building a better future, thereby empowering individuals, businesses and societies to realize their dreams. We embrace new and disruptive ideas; we are committed to acting on them and have the operational agility to implement and deliver at speed.
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In consideration of the environment, Rakuten is reducing CO2 emissions from electricity consumption at the venue to practically zero through carbon offsets*.
*J-credits derived from renewable energy will be used.
